Watergate Scandal and Nixon's Presidency

The video covers the Watergate scandal, starting with the 1972 break-in at the DNC headquarters. It details the arrest of the burglars, their connections to Nixon's re-election campaign, and the subsequent cover-up. The scandal escalated with media involvement and Senate hearings, leading to Nixon's attempts to control the situation, including the Saturday Night Massacre. Ultimately, Nixon resigned in 1974, and Gerald Ford became president, later pardoning Nixon. The scandal left a lasting impact on American trust in government.

What event marked the beginning of the Watergate scandal?

• The firing of John Dean

• The election of Richard Nixon

• The break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters

• The resignation of President Nixon

Who wrote a letter revealing high-level involvement in the Watergate break-in?

• E. Howard Hunt

• John Dean

• James McCord

• Alexander Butterfield

What action did Nixon take in response to the growing Watergate scandal in April 1973?

• He requested the resignations of his closest aides

• He admitted to the break-in

• He resigned from the presidency

• He released the Oval Office tapes

What did Alexander Butterfield reveal during the Senate hearings?

• The existence of a secret fund for hush money

• The existence of a tape recording system in the Oval Office

• Nixon's direct involvement in the break-in

• The resignation of the Vice President

What was the 'Saturday Night Massacre'?

• The firing of special prosecutor Archibald Cox

• The release of the Oval Office tapes

• The break-in at the Watergate complex

• The resignation of Vice President Spiro Agnew

What was the outcome of the Supreme Court ruling in July 1974?

• Nixon was acquitted of all charges

• Nixon was ordered to turn over the Oval Office tapes

• Nixon was impeached

• Nixon was pardoned by Gerald Ford

Who became President after Nixon's resignation?

• Alexander Butterfield

• Spiro Agnew

• John Dean

• Gerald Ford

What was one of the charges in the articles of impeachment against Nixon?

• Election fraud

• Tax evasion

• Obstruction of justice

• Espionage

What was the public's reaction to Ford's pardon of Nixon?

• It was largely ignored

• It was widely praised

• It was celebrated as a wise decision

• It was widely criticized

What lasting impact did the Watergate scandal have on American society?

• Strengthened political parties

• Abolishment of the presidency

• Feelings of alienation and distrust towards the government

• Increased trust in government